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Combat Edge Intelligence

Makhmud Muradov vs Nick Maximov

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Tale of the tape

30-8-0Record15-2-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'2"Height6'0"
75"Reach76"
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
Ankos MMA· 1669 avg Elo · 5 ratedTeamNick Diaz Academy· 1688 avg Elo · 3 rated

What's at stake

The ratings are close, so the Elo swings are near-symmetric — the winner and loser trade a similar number of points either way.

Makhmud MuradovNow 1739
If they win+12→ 1751
If they lose-12→ 1727
Nick MaximovNow 1735
If they win+16→ 1751
If they lose-16→ 1719

Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.

Opponent quality

Average pre-fight Elo of each fighter's latest 10 counted pro MMA opponents. Higher means the recent schedule was stronger; later opponent results do not rewrite the score.

1653 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1596 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

4.21
Sig. strikes / min
1.93
44%
Strike accuracy
45%
2.57
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.64
61%
Strike defense
46%
3.03
Takedown avg.
4.16
0%
Takedown accuracy
41%
78%
Takedown defense
36%
0.19
Submission avg.
0.24

Trajectory

Makhmud MuradovNick Maximov
16501700175020252026

Win method breakdown

19 (63%)
KO/TKO
4 (27%)
3 (10%)
Submission
4 (27%)
8 (27%)
Decision
7 (47%)

Combat Edge model read

Nick Maximov59%
Makhmud Muradov 41%Elo baseline: 49%

The Combat Edge model makes Nick Maximov a 59% favorite over Makhmud Muradov in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Makhmud Muradov's way (49%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1739 vs 1735), separated by just 4 points.

Makhmud Muradov enters on a 5-fight win streak.

Nick Maximov enters on a 7-fight win streak.

Makhmud Muradov finishes 73% of wins inside the distance, Nick Maximov 53%.

Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.